Family Child
Phoebe Hoppner
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Patience Wright
1725-01-01 – 1786-03-23
Life & Legacy
Patience Wright (born Lovell; 1725 – March 23, 1786) was a sculptor of wax figures, and the first recognized American-born sculptor. Wright is recorded as creating at least 55 works; only her full-length figure of Lord Chatham (William Pitt) survives.
Occupation & Career
sculptor, artist, wax former, miniaturist
Verified Legacy Record
Family Child
Joseph Wright
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1397018 · wikidata
Family Child
Elizabeth “Betsy” Lovell Wright
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1397018 · wikidata
Family Mother
Patience Lovell
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1397018 · wikidata
Family Sibling
Rachel Lovell Wells
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Family Spouse
Joseph Wright
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1397018 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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